Country’s Ronnie McDowell will perform Saturday night

Country’s Ronnie McDowell will perform Saturday night

POSTED 09/16/08 - One of country music’s most dynamic singer/songwriters, Ronnie McDowell, will be in the house this Saturday night at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park's Music Hall  in Live Oak, FL to entertain you!

Ronnie McDowell

Ronnie is best known for "The King Is Gone," a song he co-wrote and recorded as a tribute to Elvis that sold more than five million copies, topped the country and pop charts and made him an instant star. He currently has a new song out that he wrote, "Hey, Mr. Oilman." This song is about the high cost of gasoline, what it’s doing to the American heartland and its people and has struck a cord with Americans. Ronnie will be sure to sing this newest song when he delights fans Sept. 20 with his wonderful voice and powerful presentation.

Ronnie is known for such songs as "Older Women," "You’re Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation," "Personally," "In A New York Minute" and many other chart topping songs he’s recorded. You can listen to Ronnie’s songs by going to musicliveshere.com and clicking on Ronnie McDowell on the calendar site.

This dynamic star is also a well-known artist. His distinctive paintings reflect his interest in history, rural life and of course, Elvis. And, he will co-host a TV show this winter with Edie Hand. "A Ride Down Memory Lane" was inspired by Hand’s book, "The Last Christmas Ride." It’s a unique Christmas special. For more on the special, log on to www.ediehandfoundation.org or www.ediehand.com.

Opening the show for Ronnie Saturday night will be Colgate Country Showdown North Florida

Amy Maree

winner Amy Maree of Jacksonville who won her title on the SOSMP’s Music Hall stage this summer. Amy, a fourth grade teacher at Arlington Heights Elementary in Jacksonville, will be one of five contestants who will vie for the state Colgate Country Showdown title when the state finals are held at the SOSMP Nov. 1. Folks, this country schoolteacher can sing!

To kick off the weekend Sept. 19 will be another evening of entertainment with a local showcase of talent presented by Steve Briscoe’s 1st Street Music featuring some of North Florida‘s best talent.

Doors open to the Music Hall at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights, shows begin at 7 p.m. Admission Friday night is free. This Saturday night’s admission is $20 per person. As always, the SOS Café and Restaurant will be serving some of the finest food around along with your favorite beverages, all at regular prices. Gather your friends and family and head on out this Friday and Saturday night to the SOSMP where you’ll find friendly folks, wonderful amenities and of course, the best entertainment in North Florida.

For more info, go to www.musicliveshere.com  or call us at 386-364-1683.